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Andrew S. Gounardes

Andrew S. Gounardes

Democratic · New York · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for New York Senate District 26, New York

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Hospital costs and healthcare affordability, per official Senate page
  • School zone speed cameras and public safety, per official Senate page
  • Workers' rights, per official Senate page
Biography

Andrew S. Gounardes is the Democratic candidate for New York Senate District 26 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. Andrew S. Gounardes is a sitting member for the district, per the State Senate's member directory. Gounardes is a graduate of Fort Hamilton High School, Hunter College and George Washington University Law School, and previously served as counsel to the Brooklyn Borough President for five years, per his official Senate page. He chairs the Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue and co-founded Bay Ridge Cares, a relief effort after Superstorm Sandy, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026.

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New York Senate District 26New York · 2026Kings County sample ballot

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